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Old 01-24-2013, 03:43 PM
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I can't lock my Front and rear diff's at the same time, is there something wrong ? or is that the way it is ?
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:15 PM
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Let's first make sure we are engaging them properly.

You have to engage the rear locker first then the front. The front will not engage without the rear engaged.

If you tried that then we definitely have an issue.
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:45 PM
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I can lock the front without locking the rear . I also can lock the rear without the front locked. But not both at the same time
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:36 PM
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confused: you have a 2008 with BOTH front and rear lockers???
Can you post a pic of your 4x4 controls please?
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TAINTER
Let's first make sure we are engaging them properly.

You have to engage the rear locker first then the front. The front will not engage without the rear engaged.

If you tried that then we definitely have an issue.
Really? I've never tried locking the front without having the rear locked first, but I never knew it had this limitation.

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Old 01-25-2013, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DAGKANA
confused: you have a 2008 with BOTH front and rear lockers???
Can you post a pic of your 4x4 controls please?
This^^

I think we've found the problem.
 
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:47 AM
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Also don't forget you have to be in 4 Low if they are factory lockers. The fronts will not engage until you have engaged the rear. More info and a pic of your controls would be helpful. Confused?
 
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Old 01-25-2013, 09:43 AM
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I bought an '09 Alpha with Offroad Package, because it was the FIRST year for front AND rear lockers.....
 

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Do 2009 3.7L have front and rear lockers or is it an option?
 
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Old 01-25-2013, 12:26 PM
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Do 2009 3.7L have front and rear lockers or is it an option?
Option
 


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